There are 8 ways to get from Cuddalore to Ernākulam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Salem
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Ernakulam Towntrain
12h 28m₹519–4,193Bus
- Take the bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Aluvabus
14h 57mDrive 531.2 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Ernākulamcar 531.2 km
7h 27m₹5,983–8,642Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Ernākulamtaxi 531.2 km
7h 27m₹10,000–13,000Fly from Pondicherry
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
7h 59m₹9,597–22,702Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ernakulam, Kerala
17h 19mTrain
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jntrain 22676 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Ernakulam Towntrain 16127
18h 34m₹532–4,140Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
8h 5m₹5,977–11,110
Cuddalore to Ernākulam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Ernākulam is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹4,200 and takes 18h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Ernākulam is to drive which takes 7h 27m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kochi Ernakulam via Palani and Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Cuddalore to Ernākulam. However, there are services departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Ernakulam Town via Vridhachalam Jn and Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Ernākulam is 562 km. The road distance is 531.2 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Ernākulam without a car is to train via Salem which takes 12h 28m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 12h 28m to get from Cuddalore to Ernākulam, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Tippusultan Travels, depart from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu station.
Cuddalore to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Ernākulam is to train via Salem which takes 12h 28m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 57m, you could also fly, which costs ₹9,500 - ₹23,000 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Ernākulam, India?
You can take a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Ernakulam Town via Vridhachalam Jn and Salem Jn in around 12h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Kochi Ernakulam via Palani and Aluva in around 14h 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Salem Jn to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Villupuram Jn to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Website
- Pkr Travels
Bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Pkr Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Website
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Tippusultan Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ernakulam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Azul Transports Private Limited
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cuddalore to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Tippusultan Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Cuddalore to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Ernākulam is 531 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Cuddalore to Ernākulam.
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